Hypertension is characterized by high blood pressure.
A person with hypertension usually do not feel any symptoms. Only after medical examination that one discovers a pressure too high. In some cases, the feeling of hypertensive headaches, feeling tired or having difficulty breathing.
Blood pressure always too high must be treated. Untreated, it slowly damages the blood vessels and leads to more or less long term risk of stroke, brain or heart.
The excess in salt consumption, alcohol, coffee and polyunsaturated fatty acids promote hypertension. Excess weight, smoking and stress are also factors contributing to hypertension.
It recommends eating foods containing potassium, calcium and magnesium, as well as regular exercise, a regular life and adequate rest.
In many cases, an antihypertensive drug is prescribed. This medicine is taken for life. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
24 avril 2010
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